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When i used my 7d the efs 17-55 was without my main lens. Since moving to the 5d i don't use it nowadays, but a great combo

Steve. OU course or the one in the thread?

All, I have recently completed the Diploma run by the Blackford Centre gaining a distinction. Prior to doing the course I had only a little experience of photography. I am a person who needs some direction, this course gave me that. The actual content of the course did not learn me a great deal...

Phil, I know it was a genuine question- you live in Yorkshire ;), and I did nt mean to come across as defensive. I value the time you and other forum members put in to advise others. I will heed advice and keep clear of the said organisation. Going to trawl the net and see what networking I can...

Phil, I am not naïve and I understand I have a lot to learn, my thoughts on "mentoring" were more down the line of building a professional relationship with someone far more talented than myself that could guide me on where I am, and what I need to to get where I want to be. I am happy for my...

Dan, can you recommend any of the other organisations that offer mentoring?

Hmmm - think I may look elsewhere thanks

Hi, Having dabbled in photography for a good few years, mainly in wildlife and sport I have found I quite like photographing people. A while back i went on a wedding and portrait course and loved it. Since then I have done a couple of friends weddings with reasonable success. I am now wanting...

Thanks everyone, I think the "flash" penny as dropped. Now out to play and test the theory . Once again thanks.

thanks for the info, will be using manual flash, but will try the latter two methods. If I want the ambient to remain as metered, but want more light on the subject, are my options, more power, flash closer to subject or open Aperature up? regards Steve

I am very new to the concept of OFF Camera Flash, and would like some advice on how to set up for a portrait with a dramatic sky. I get the bit about taking an ambient reading of the background so in this case the cloudy sky, so lets say ISO 200, F16 @ 1/160TH. I then place OCF to the left of...

Another user of 300 2.8 Mk1 with convertors, was looking to go down the 150-600 route. Tried one, and to be honest was decent. But not in the same league as the 300mm. Only you will decide, and its difficult. Steve

Cheers SK, I have a gitzo as my main wildlife pod, however due to the size and weight I won't be able to take it with me [emoji22], hence the reason for something lighter. A lot of the tripod work will be waterfalls and landscapes with a short zoom- 24-70. The 300mm will sit on it but only when...

Hi Phil, thanks. Looking at the spec it will hold 12kg, which will be more than adequate for my needs. Steve.

Advice required. Later this year I am going to Canada for several weeks. The main aim of the trip is bears and eagles, and some landscape stuff. As weight and space will be a premium I am in the market for a strong but light tripod that folds down small enough to go in my backpack. I will want...